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American Tug "Firefly" Yacht for Sale

YEAR : 2015 | ASKING PRICE : 798,000
Chester, MD, US

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American Tug "Firefly"

Yacht for Sale
YEAR : 2015
ASKING PRICE : 798,000
Chester, MD, US

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Firefly 2015 American Tug  Yacht For Sale in Chester MD
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Asking Price

798,000 / ACTIVE

Contact Broker

Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

Overview

"Firefly" is a One Owner, Lightly Used, Chesapeake Bay boat in LIKE NEW Condition. The American Tug 435 is a popular coastal semi-displacement recreational yacht, known for its distinctive tugboat styling, raised pilothouse, and capable cruising features.

Highlights

  • Manufacturer
    American Tug
  • Year
    2015
  • LOA
    43 ft - 13.11 meter
  • Beam
    15 ft - 4.57 meter
  • Draft - max
    4 ft - 1.22 meter
  • Engine Brand
    Cummins
  • Engine Hours
    450
  • Number of Rooms
    2

Basic Information

  • Category
    Power
  • Condition
    Used
  • Location
    Chester, MD, US
  • Vessel Name
    Firefly
  • Boat Type
    Trawler
  • Hull Material
    Fiberglass
  • Hull Type
    Semi Displacement
  • HIN:
    TQG43507A515
  • Flag of Registry
    US
  • Available for sale in U.S. waters
    Yes

Dimensions & Weight

  • Length
    43 ft - 13.11 meter
  • LOA:
    43 ft - 13.11 meter
  • Beam:
    15 ft - 4.57 meter
  • Draft - max:
    4 ft - 1.22 meter
  • Bridge Clearance:
    18 ft - 5.49 meter
  • Dry Weight:
    29200 lbs

Engine

  • Make:
    Cummins
  • Model:
    QSC 83 500
  • Engine(s):
    1
  • Hours:
    450
  • Cruise Speed:
    9 MPH
  • Range:
    1200 MI
  • Engine Type:
    Inboard
  • Fuel Type:
    Diesel
  • Horsepower:
    500 (Individual), 500 (combined)
  • Max Speed:
    20 MPH

Accommodations

  • Total Cabins:
    2
  • Total Berths:
    2
  • Total Sleeps:
    4
  • Total Heads:
    2

Descriptions

Description

"Firefly" is a One Owner, Lightly Used, Chesapeake Bay boat in LIKE NEW Condition.

The American Tug 435 is a popular coastal semi-displacement recreational yacht, known for its distinctive tugboat styling, raised pilothouse, and capable cruising features.

Here is a summary of its key specifications and features:


General Specifications

  • Length Overall (LOA): 43' 7" (13.28 m)
  • Beam: 15' 10" (4.82 m)
  • Draft: 4' 10" (1.47 m)
  • Displacement (Dry): Approx. 29,200 lb (13,244 kg)
  • Designer: Lynn Senour
  • Builder: Tomco Marine Group (American Tugs)
  • Hull Material: Solid fiberglass below the waterline, cored hull sides above the waterline for strength and insulation.
  • CE Certification: Class (A) - Ocean, meaning it's designed to navigate the open ocean.


Performance and Mechanical

  • Engine: Powered by a single Cummins diesel engine, 500 hp (e.g., Cummins QSC8.3-500) with 450 hours.
  • Cruising Speed: Around 8-10 knots for long-range cruising.
  • Maximum Speed: Up to about 16-17 knots.
  • Range: Significant, with a reported range of 1,500-1,800 nautical miles at lower, economical speeds.
  • Fuel Capacity: 640 US gallons (approx. 2,423 L).
  • Maneuverability: Equipped with electric bow and stern thrusters

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Accommodations and Layout

  • Layout: Two-stateroom, two-head configuration, ideal for cruising couples or a family.
  • Master Stateroom: Located amidships and utilizes the full beam, featuring a walkaround queen berth and an ensuite head with a separate shower stall.
  • Guest Stateroom: Located forward, Special ordered with a single berth and an ensuite/day head.
  • Raised Pilothouse: A key feature, offering excellent sight lines, a helm seat on centerline, and a large settee to port (which can double as a watch berth). It includes port and starboard access doors and access to the flybridge/boat deck.
  • Saloon/Galley: Located aft of the pilothouse.
  • Galley: U-shaped to port with a stovetop, refrigerator/freezer, convection microwave and ample counter space/storage.
  • Saloon: L-shaped settee with a table and space for additional seating.
  • Other Features: "Firefly" includes a dedicated upper deck with a 800# davit and "chocks" for a tender, a Northern Lights 9kW generator with 469 hours, an inverter/charger, and extensive storage.


The American Tug 435 is highly regarded as a comfortable, robust, and seaworthy vessel, well-suited for extended coastal and long-distance cruising, such as the Great Loop or the Inside Passage to Alaska

Electronics
  • GARMIN GPS Map 7612 in PH and FB
  • GARMIN GPS Map 7612 xsv
  • GARMIN In-Hull Mount Depth Transducer
  • GARMIN GMR™ 624 xHD2 Open Array Radar
  • AIS™ 600 Blackbox Transceiver
  • GARMIN Auto-Pilot GHP™ PH and FB
  • GARMIN GHC™ Bluetooth Auto-Pilot Remote Control
  • GARMIN GMI™ 20 Marine Instrument Display PH and FB
  • ICOM M506-31 BLACK VHF Radio PH
  • ICOM HM195B COMMAND MIC IV BLACK Second Station for FB
  • Arch Mounted TV Antenna (for Broadcast Reception)
  • ROKU Internet TV Receiver
  • Starlink Internet Receiver, WiFi Access System wireless router
  • 100WX --WeatherStation® Instrument
  • GARMIN GXM™ 52 Weather Receiver
  • Engine room and Aft Deck (Reverse View) Cameras with cable split to all monitors
  • FLIR MD324 Fixed mount camera with JCU Joystick Control 


Owner Ordered Options
  • Swim Platform Staple rails $2,700
  • Sapele and Maple Sole in Pilothouse $4,700
  • Compass Rose Inlay in the stack liner $850
  • Cabinet Above Master Berth $832
  • Trac Stabilizers with 6.5 sq ft fins $50,000
  • Folding Table at Transom $875
  • Television in Master Stateroom Overhead $1,875
  • Sleep Number Bed in Master Stateroom $1,200
  • Custom Guest Stateroom Layout $1,850
  • Overhead Galley Cabinets $425
  • Raised Countertop/Bar in Galley $525
  • Storage for vacuum components $485
  • Upgrade "Cuno brand" water filter $250
  • Upgrade Helmseat to LX Series $600


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Disclaimers

Next Generation Yachting offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. Next Generation Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bayport Yacht Sales . She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Nicolas Guitard

Nicolas Guitard

Yacht Broker & Director

Miami Beach, FL, US

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